France and Greece to renew defence pact for another five years
Mr. Macron and the Greek Government will also discuss maritime security and the Strait of Hormuz, a Greek government official added
Russian attacks kill at least two as Ukraine strikes a Russian drone factory
A massive nighttime drone strike on Chernihiv in northern Ukraine killed a 16-year-old boy and wounded four others, according to the head of the city's military administration.
Free meals program serves 62 million, creates over 1 million jobs
The Nutritious Free Meals (MBG) program has reached about 61.93 million people and created jobs for 1.18 million ...
Indonesia raises non-subsidized LPG prices up to 18 percent
The Indonesian government, through state-run oil and gas firm Pertamina, raised the prices of non-subsidized LPG ...
Deputy minister urges waste sorting as open dumping ban nears
Deputy Minister of Environment Diaz Hendropriyono has called for intensifying waste sorting at the source to prepare ...
Indonesia to stop diesel imports, shift to palm oil fuel
Indonesia will stop importing diesel fuel starting July 1, 2026, in line with the implementation of B50, a biofuel ...
Bandung Spirit still a moral compass in uncertain world: Minister
Minister of Culture Fadli Zon emphasized that the Bandung Spirit, born from the 1955 Asian-African Conference, ...
Social solidarity key in achieving demographic bonus: Ministry
The Ministry of Population and Family Development stated that social solidarity in the family planning program is a ...
Some 1,000 dancers set record with 34-province dance medley
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) in Jakarta set a national record for a medley of dances with the largest number of ...
Indonesia condemns Israel at IPU Forum over Gaza and Lebanon strikes
The House of Representatives Committee for Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation (BKSAP) expressed its stance on ...
Two Pertamina tankers remain stuck amid renewed Hormuz curbs
Indonesias state-owned oil and gas giant Pertamina confirmed that its two tankersPertamina Pride and ...
Indonesia exports 300 tonnes of kratom monthly amid rising demand
Indonesias Kutai Kartanegara (Kukar) District in East Kalimantan exports 200 to 300 tonnes of kratom leaves ...
Indonesia eyes 3.67 percent national GDP boost through AI adoption
Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid said that the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) ...
Imran Khans wife Bushra Bibi seeks suspension of sentence on medical grounds
Islamabad: Bushra Bibi, the wife of Pakistans former prime minister Imran Khan, is seeking suspension of the sentence in the Al-Qadir Trust case on medical grounds, according to local media reports. An application has been submitted to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) regarding the same, reported the leading Pakistani newspaper, The Express Tribune, on Sunday, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Minister urges cultural preservation, highlights keris heritage
Minister of Culture Fadli Zon emphasized the importance of cultural preservation efforts to strengthen the cultural ...
Indonesia's rice reserves hit record as President makes spot check
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Deputy Agriculture Minister Sudaryono conducted a surprise inspection at a ...
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon meets Akal Takht Jathedar, discusses Sikh community contributions
During the meeting, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj discussed ways to promote mutual harmony, understanding, and inclusivity among the Sikh community and other communities residing in New Zealand
Indonesia minister sounds alarm on vape misuse for drugs
Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar has called for the need for clear regulations ...
Peace starts within: Jakarta Governor's message to the world
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said peace does not always emerge from major international forums, but begins within ...
Indonesia expresses condolences for death of French UNIFIL peacekeeper
Indonesia expressed condolences to France following the death of a UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeeper in ...
Bangladesh raises fuel prices as conflict in West Asia drives up costs
Officials said the increase was unavoidable as rising crude prices, supply chain disruptions and higher freight and insurance costs pushed up import expenses in recent weeks, particularly after oil prices have jumped during the seven-week-old war on Iran.
Prabowo urges regional house speakers to unite for nation-building
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto urged speakers of the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) nationwide to ...
Govt removes 4.1 million illegal content items to secure digital space
The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Kemkomdigi) has removed 4,198,606 pieces of negative ...
Megawati proposes Bandung Conference 2.0 to counter global tensions
Former Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri has proposed organizing a second iteration of the historic ...
Indonesia welcomes Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, calls for permanent peace
Indonesia has formally welcomed the recently brokered ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, expressing hope that the ...
All eight victims of West Kalimantan helicopter crash identified
A joint forensic team has successfully identified all eight victims of the PK-CFX helicopter crash in Sekadau District, ...
Minister highlights architecture's vital role in disaster mitigation
Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya emphasized that architecture is not limited to aesthetics, but also ...
No date set for next round of Iran-U.S. talks: Iran Deputy Foreign Minister
Saeed Khatibzadeh said both sides were currently focused on finalising a framework of understanding before proceeding with further negotiations
Two Indian ships reverse course in Hormuz strait, says vessel tracker
Iran said earlier it was reimposing restrictions on the strait in response to a U.S. blockade on Iranian shipping and ports
Minister encourages downstreaming and food research on campus
Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan has called for stronger downstreaming and university-based food ...
Minister urges inclusive, protective services for Hajj pilgrims
Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mochamad Irfan Yusuf has emphasized that services provided by officers to Hajj pilgrims must ...
The Foreign Ministers expressed a shared commitment to advancing this partnership, deepening coordination and expanding collaboration across key areas of mutual interest, says Foreign Office
French film star Nathalie Baye dead at 77, says family
Nathalie Baye, a stalwart of French cinema, starred in some 80 films and took home the best actress Cesar Frances equivalent of the Oscars four times, including three years running from 1981 to 1983
Minister urges SPPGs to prioritize nutrition in free meals program
Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan has urged Nutritional Fulfillment Service Units (SPPGs) to ...
Govt bolsters higher ed partnerships to spur economic transformation
The Indonesian Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology continues to strengthen international partnerships ...
Prabowo urges regional lawmakers to be 'patriots' for national goals
President Prabowo Subianto urged regional parliament (DPRD) leaders to act as patriots and align with the ...
Higher Education Ministry, BRIN to strengthen research roadmap
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology and the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) are ...
Immigration arrests British national intimidating residents in Bali
The Denpasar Immigration Office in Bali is currently investigating a British citizen with initial TD, who was reported ...
Indonesia, Austria seek to expand education, research ties
The Indonesian Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology and the Austrian Embassy in Jakarta are exploring ...
U.S., Cuban officials meet in Havana amid new diplomatic push
A senior State Department official met with the grandson of retired Cuban leader Ral Castro last week during the trip
Magnitude 5 earthquake strikes off mountainous Nagano in Japan, says NHK
The quake hit Omachi in northern Nagano around 1:20 p.m., Nippon Hs Kykai said
Bapanas ensures soybean supply sufficient for tofu, tempeh producers
The National Food Agency (Bapanas) ensures the availability of soybean supplies for tofu and tempeh producers to ...
Indonesia welcomes reopening of Strait of Hormuz to shipping
The Indonesian government welcomed Irans announcement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international ...
Iran threatens to again close Strait of Hormuz, if U.S. blockade continues
Iran, however, pushed back on Trumps claim that Tehran had agreed to hand over its enriched uranium, saying its stockpile of enriched uranium was not going anywhere
Trump says U.S. blockade of Iranian ports will remain if no deal reached
Mr. Trump told reporters there were ot going to be tolls imposed by Iran on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, something that the Islamic republic put forward during previous peace deal plans.
Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. extends waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil
The U.S. Treasury Department allowed purchases of the oil loaded on vessels as of Friday (April 17, 2026) through May 16, an extension of an original 30-day waiver that expired on April 11, according to a document posted to the department's website
Sri Lanka repatriates survivors of U.S. torpedo attack on Iranian ship
Sri Lanka has sent home 238 Iranian sailors, including 32 who survived a U.S. torpedo attack in the Indian Ocean
BGN to operate 900 free meals kitchens in remote areas
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) will soon operate 900 Nutritional Fulfilment Service Units (SPPGs) or kitchens in ...
Free meals program aims to change people's mindsets on nutrition: BGN
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) emphasized that the primary goal of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program is to ...
Ministry pushes creative content to promote regional tourism
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism is encouraging the creation of creative social media content to promote positive ...
Indonesia touts Bandung Principles as solution to global conflicts
Indonesia will continue propagating the values of the Bandung Principles, the principal outcome of the Bandung ...
Indonesia, Japan seek deeper defense ties in ministerial talks
Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin held talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi in Japan to ...
President Prabowo urges forgiveness, unity after Nyepi observance
President Prabowo Subianto called on the Indonesian Hindu community to mark the 2026 Dharma Santi, which follows the ...
Indonesia eyes AI to boost lab-based preventive care
Indonesias deputy health minister said advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping the laboratory sector ...
Multi-Color Corporation Announces Confirmation of Plan of Reorganization
-Multi-Color Corporation (MCC or the Company), a global leader in prime label solutions, ...
The Geopolitical Importance of Indias Shrinking Red Corridor
India has turned the corner in its battle against Naxalism and effectively governing its own margins is an essential step toward global power status.
Ministries collaborate to bolster sports development in universities
The Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology are collaborating to ...
Export activities stay strong amid global turmoil: Indonesia Eximbank
Indonesia Eximbank stated that national export activities remain strong amidst the ongoing geopolitical turmoil ...
Baznas earmarks 10 percent of Qurbani meat to disaster-hit regions
Indonesia's National Alms Agency (Baznas) announced plans to distribute 10 percent of sacrificial meat generated ...
China Was Once Buying Up Sri Lankan Ports. Now Its Indias Turn.
The Indian Ocean has no shortage of distressed strategic assets: financially stressed yards, ports, and logistics infrastructure in small states that cannot sustain them independently.
Jakarta targets 50 percent emissions cut by 2030 via electric vehicles
The Jakarta Provincial Government is pushing for a faster energy transition and a 50 percent emissions reduction by ...
First loaded Iranian oil tankers exit Gulf since U.S. blockade: Kpler
The Deep Sea, Sonia I and Diona, all under U.S. sanctions, passed the strategic strait on April 15, 2026 after leaving Irans Kharg Island, having loaded on April 2, 8 and 9 respectively
MBG program needed by 65 percent of Indonesians, BGN says
The Free Nutritious Food (MBG) program in schools is needed by nearly 65 percent of Indonesians due to its nutritional ...
Biofuel becomes strategic protection amid oil price fluctuations
When global energy prices have recently fluctuated, Indonesia faces the classic challenge of dependence on energy ...
Indonesia announces new task force to advance economic growth
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced the establishment of a task force dedicated to economic growth through ...
Deputy minister pushes for historic success in 2026 Hajj service
Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak urged all officers to make all-out efforts to ensure the ...
Helicopter crash on Indonesias Borneo island kills eight
The Airbus H130 lost contact on April 16, five minutes after it took off from Melawi district in West Kalimantan province
Indonesia dispatches 459 tons of frozen durian to China
The Indonesian Quarantine Agency (Barantin) and the Central Sulawesi Provincial Government have dispatched 459 tons of ...
Sri Lanka's Energy Minister resigns on coal import issue days after surviving no trust motion
Along with Mr. Jayakody, Ministry's Secretary Udayanga Hemapala too resigned from the post, President Anura Kumara Dissanayakes office said
Indonesia, Qatar explore sports, tourism cooperation
Indonesia is exploring cooperation with Qatar to develop sports academies and expand sports tourism, its youth and ...
Indonesia to use national research to detect new synthetic narcotics
The Indonesian National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has entered a strategic partnership with the National Research and ...
Minister urges SPPGs to source local food to support village economy
Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan has urged Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units, known as SPPG, or ...
Indonesia set to participate at Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026
Indonesia has confirmed participation in the international Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) event in Antalya, Turkey, on ...
Ministry collaborates with industry to promote Nutri-level education
The Ministry of Health is collaborating with industry to educate the public about healthy food choices through a policy ...
BRIN audits retaining wall structure technology in coastal areas
based retaining walls, which are an environmentally friendly, efficient, and stable solution for coastal ...
Indonesia targets April start for Russian oil imports
Indonesia aims to begin importing crude oil from Russia as early as April, as the government seeks to diversify energy ...
Indonesia to maintain subsidized fuel prices through 2026
Subsidized fuel prices in Indonesia will remain unchanged through the end of 2026, Energy and Mineral Resources ...
Indonesia pushes ethics in AI use, development
The Indonesian government has urged stakeholders to incorporate ethical considerations into the development and use of ...
Indonesia opens trial for carbon registry ahead of July rollout
Deputy Minister of Environment Diaz Hendropriyono invited carbon project developers to take part in trials of ...
Jakarta Governor reviews tax cut to counter global uncertainty
The Governor of Jakarta, Pramono Anung Wibowo, announced on Friday that the provincial government is reviewing a ...
RI seeks energy supply from Russia to fulfill domestic needs: minister
Indonesia is seeking to secure oil and gas supplies from Russia amid constrained global availability due to the Middle ...
Minister urges science, tech mastery to boost Indonesia's economy
Minister of Higher Education Science and Technology Brian Yuliarto emphasized that mastering science and technology is ...
Indonesia ready for El Nio with rice surplus: minister
The Indonesian government claimed that the country has achieved a surplus in rice self-sufficiency and is ready to face ...
Indonesia shifts tourism focus to Asia, Oceania amid Mideast tensions
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism is diversifying its target markets by shifting its focus toward Asia and Oceania, a ...
Ministry: All passengers, crew die in Sekadau helicopter crash
The Ministry of Transportation announced that a pilot, an engineer, and six passengers aboard an Airbus H130 ...
House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night revolt sinks GOP plan
Lawmakers scrambled back to the Capitol as Democrats blasted the process, with many members flipping through pages of the bill on the floor as votes began
Venezuela, IMF, World Bank restore relations, paving way for investment
The last formal assessment of the Venezuelan economy by the IMF was in 2004, and Caracas cleared its World Bank tab in 2007
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Prabowo leads strategic meeting on key national programs
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto led a limited meeting in Jakarta on Thursday evening to discuss national ...
Army completes 300 pioneering bridges across Indonesia in three months
President Prabowo Subianto received a report from Army Chief of Staff General Maruli Simanjuntak regarding 300 ...
